SOUVENIR’S PRODUCTION BY STUDENTS OF VOCATIONAL SHOOLS

Abstract

The article substantiates the participation of students of vocational education institutions in the manufacture
of products that are gift-oriented and can be used as souvenirs. It is established that participation in professionally
oriented artistic and technical creativity improves professional skills, positively influences the development of creative
potential and promotes socialization of students through participation in such events as exhibitions, contests, master
classes, projects. It is emphasized on the differences in the organization of artistic and technical creativity in the
preparation of specialists in artistic and non-artistic profiles. It is shown that the scale of engagement of students with
this type of creativity depends on the aesthetic potential of professional activity. The classification of souvenir products
is offered and the factors of influence on changes in their assortment are highlighted. It is revealed that the most
popular are souvenirs, which reflect the regional features that are characteristic of centers of folk crafts and crafts. Basing on monitoring of the vocational education institutions students participation in exhibitions, festivals, contests,
master classes, features of their creative achievements were revealed, which made it possible to outline the main
tendencies. The conclusion is drawn about the importance and urgency of attracting future workers to professionally
oriented creativity, for which the production of souvenir products can be used.